Extension Program Ast

Job Description

Aid Extension faculty with scheduling, coordinating, and producing materials for various events such as workshops, symposia, conferences, and webinars. Assist with securing continuing education credits (CEUs) and managing event attendee registration and Q&A. Process financial documents related to events.

• Coordinate with state agencies and associations to secure CEUs for event attendees.
• Assist Extension faculty with event attendee registration and Q&A (e.g., PEARS and EventBrite registration).
• Process financial documents related to events, like receipts, invoices, and expense reimbursements.

Extension Communication

Work with Extension faculty to develop and/or update web-based educational resources and other modalities. Assist with minor updates to sunsetting EDIS publications, coordinate with ENY Extension faculty to troubleshoot and answer student questions, and collaborate with ENY Communications Team to develop ENY Annual Impacts report / infographic.

• Develop and/or update web-based educational resources and other modalities.
• Minor updates to sunsetting EDIS publications.
• Coordinate with ENY Extension faculty to troubleshoot and answer student questions.
• Collaborate with ENY Communications Team to develop ENY Annual Impacts report / infographic.

Extension Impact

Collaborate with Extension faculty in Entomology and Nematology, key collaborators, and the Program Development and Evaluation Center. Enter clientele evaluation survey data, input faculty-developed evaluation surveys into tools and delivery platforms, distribute and promote faculty-developed surveys, collect impact summaries, and maintain a database of survey results.

• Collaborate with Extension faculty in Entomology and Nematology, key collaborators, and the Program Development and Evaluation Center.
• Enter clientele evaluation survey data captured by Extension faculty.
• Input faculty-developed evaluation surveys into survey tools and delivery platforms.
• Distribute and promote faculty-developed surveys to target clientele groups.
• Collect impact summaries from ENY Extension faculty.
• Maintain a database of survey results (including clientele testimonials and success stories) that can be queried for reports.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, entomology, horticulture, or agricultural education and communication, or other agricultural science discipline (five years of experience working in a similar role may substitute for degree qualifications).
• Experience in science communication and customer service.
• Knowledge of biological sciences, especially entomology terminology and methods associated with these sciences.
• Experience with Cooperative Extension.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with computer software and services including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Forms, and other applications; Qualtrics; Canvas Learning Management System; EventBrite; Canva or Adobe programs; CRM software and platforms (e.g., Salesforce).
• Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing work priorities and varied assignments.
• Customer service-oriented with demonstrated ability to maintain effective work relationships with faculty, staff, students, and diverse professional clientele.

Special Instructions

To be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of at least three references. This is a time-limited position. This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Health Assessment Required: No.